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YY12 LTO

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,195 mi
Last recorded130,195 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 LTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 130,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 113,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 98,845 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 98,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 89,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 76,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 61,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 58,674 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 55,127 miles

Both front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Fail 20 May 2019 55,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Pass 2 May 2018 49,393 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 49,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2017 43,274 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 43,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2016 38,896 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 5 May 2016 38,895 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,374 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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YY12 LTO is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 85,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY12 LTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY12 LTO registered?

YY12 LTO is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YY12 LTO safe to buy?

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